Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
People get scalded by hot water. Some people escape unscathed by turmoil and terror. It's violence's way of shaking us up. Police ride through the different venues patrolling the citizens whose peace and quality of life are on the line. Dade County relied upon your professional instincts of integrity, dignity and honesty. What more can one say for a supreme servant of God, whose gallantry and character surrounded you, Officer Cook, your whole entire life and six year police career. You filled our world with an inner spirit of joy and pleasure you gave to your family and friends. Comrades this day and for always will look back and fondly remember there peer of perseverance and one hundred percent due diligence and the extra vigilance you placed into every assignment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Now faith and hope surround your soul, Officer Cook, as you walk that proverbial beat on God's sacred golden streets, its pathways are clear and free to pass through at anytime.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 7, 2017
Police try not to scold, they just try to conquer evil while being humbly bold. Ridicule and rhetoric are just that for they don't act as resourcefulness and resolve. You composed yourself, Officer Cook, with humane, dignity, honor and integrity and a steel firm tact. Those courageous men and women, all heroes and heroines of character and morals look to seize upon their opportunities and take violence off the streets where peace, safety and unity must stand to reason. Dade County is a little less safe by your telling absence, Officer Cook, but nevertheless your congenial personality has and will forever be missed. Your achievements, fruition and fulfillment in life and during your career have been taken to a higher level where eternity will grant you your reward for unwavering heroism and its humility that saw you through difficult times. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 7, 2017
Some people crave chocolate. Others crave for affection and love. We the people are starving for serenity and security delivered by our most loyal and honorable public servants. You enjoyed your role as a humble and humane man of character, Officer Cook, unafraid to tackle anything no matter how large or small. Just take a little integrity and dignity and mix them together and we can plainly take notice as to why Dade County and its citizens can forever live peacefully. Your astuteness, Officer Cook, knew no end, only God coming to take your beloved soul that still lights up our skies back to heaven. Those pearly gates are filled with fulfillment and commitment from God's angelic heroes and heroines who bravely sacrificed to enhance our society. You helped in the eradication process now called the edification of our great nation. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One ounce of nobility on behalf of humanity is all it takes, humility breeds sense of direction and the leadership to steer other comrades through peril and unsafe conditions.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 6, 2017
Searching for that inescapable truth, you pursued and persevered as all brave and honest public servants must, Officer Cook. The feet and hand imprints are all over Dade County and its residents in this unenviable fight over evil. You brought dignity and integrity to a position so challenging all we can do is say thank you and keep on wondering. Thinking about your accomplishments and the fruition that God allowed you in serving and in protecting our best interests. A man of humble character deserves a heart warming salute for unwavering bravery and the morals that steered your life and career down the paths of fairness, firmness and justice for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 6, 2017
To bring terror down where it belongs, you need many able bodied and mentally strong heroes of bravery and decency. Integrity and dignity help but an entire package of preservation and perseverance must accompany such endeavors. They followed you everywhere, Officer Cook. For home to school and to the Metro-Dade Police Department. Clutch character concealed in our Creator who directed your pursuits in life and during your nobly cherished career. Motivation and morals are what should inspire all public servants when that call comes in. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You are patrolling God's most esteemed shelters of serenity where nothing will ever harm your beautiful and adored soul again.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 5, 2017
Navigating down the corridors of amazement, you were duly determined to stop wickedness at whatever cost, Officer Cook. The boldness to commit, the fortitude to be ferocious and the integrity to incorporate all the humane dignity and character into whatever you were delving into at the time. Dade County and its lights of resolve burned brightly whenever you patrolled looking for the ample measure of peace and liberty. When humble heroes and heroines of class, devotion and faith commit themselves to those causes so important to their hearts, then we shall salute their efforts. Your accomplishments and fruition shall remain those sacred destinies that drove your morals in both your life of distinction and professional career of candor, leadership and the experience needed to get through the rigors of what was expected of you. You were caring, kind and well mannered, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 5, 2017
The seal of approval for any public servant is how they get along with their fellow colleagues and the humility, humanity and honesty they display while representing those people who expect to live in peace and calmness. Dade County had your best interest, Officer Cook, planning, preparing, patrolling, persevering and protecting our decencies. Your integrity and dignity along with your heroic character and courage delivered the very best results in this fight over evil. You'll be forever saluted and revered for legendary actions beyond the general scope of your duties. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Noble and dedicated, professional and beloved by all. Better to be noted for excellence and pride rather than notorious for dereliction to those who supervised you. You were a great man, a gentleman of leadership and intuition like no other.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 5, 2017
Believe and have faith in God. Trust He will wisely lead you in the directions of desire, dignity, devotion and determination while upholding your steadfast integrity and honor. As one of Our Creator's man servants, Officer Cook, you undertook a profession so demanding and yet you were humbly bold and courageously stoic in all your heroic actions. Your actions of character, commitment and conviction were the glue of gallantry that held the peace of all residents together. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. If wisdom, maturity and motivation could reunite you now with your family and colleagues how happy would we be. Never forgotten and always treasured for inspiring others who bravely continue your missions.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 5, 2017
Police officers and all honest and decent men and women from the law profession go out on their patrols of the many various venues cultivating the many possibilities all through their driven motivation and pure desire. Tonight, as Dade County prepares to honor the integrity, dignity and bravery of its heroes and heroines such as yourself, Officer Cook, let it be known and shared by all that you were a courageous and gallant young man. No telling with more left to fulfill. God's conceal the humble character that He bestowed in you to continue fighting for a freedom and peace. Today, through all your faithful and committed missions of accomplishment can we here in Dade County live, breathe and prosper together. The winds of time blow constantly and through your loving and beloved soul of engagement may we keep striving and continue to advance your destinies, Officer Cook, all in God's heavenly name. You were our savior, warrior and hero. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. When you name is called aloud this evening at Tropical Park in Miami, Florida, Officer Cook, Badge#1664 will be remembered and revered for integrity, ingenuity and the leadership to not only take instruction, also to give supervisory directions to other loyal and determined comrades of faith, ferocity and the unwavering and unselfish tenacity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 4, 2017
Excellence is expected. Perfection comes only from Our Creator above. Integrity, honor and the desired dignity to do right is learned and preached in one's home environment. And you learned those lessons well, Officer Cook. Dade County symbolism of what a hero is all about. Your department and colleagues who wage war with this brutal enemy, violence have you to thank for your unwavering attempt to quell evil. The serenity and unity are needed in an effort to replace wickedness. Character, class and tact all help a public servant serve us better when utilized wisely as knowledge and experience offer us these greatest lessons. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. One man's humility protecting the decency of humanity.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 4, 2017
We strive for perfection and yet somehow or another we want more. But, all you can ask of any police officer is for their supremely humble attempt at calming and bringing peace and freedom together as one. You did an outstanding job of serving us, Officer Cook. For what you and the many humane and honorable heroes of the law enforcement community mean to us, your integrity, morals and character along with noble dignity were everything. Thank you to your family for raising such a wonderfully loyal and devoted son who steered us clear of violence and whose aspirations serve now as motivation do do what is deemed fitting and proper. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 4, 2017
better that you were a persistent and consistent servant, Officer cook, who fought our battles over violence with the scales of serenity, safety and peace in mind. It's when dignity, honesty and integrity must tip those weights in our favor with your engaging and encouraging personality. You had your wits and convictions about you bringing the professional character and demeanor to a physically and mentally demanding position. Your friends and family along with your brave comrades will honor your memory and heroism giving your life, Officer Cook, with all the gusto and gallantry. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. So long as your beautiful soul looks after us, we know, Officer Cook, you are indeed patrolling those golden roads up above. God has the greenest pastures of permanence from those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, all warriors of noble and angelic devotion. President Donald trump fired bombs at ISIS a couple of weeks ago. You delivered overwhelming courtesy and morals so vital to curbing violence its wickedness and the evil that spawns terror, mayhem and turbulent times. You are missed very much, Officer Cook. Mrs. Cook, I will keep you and your family in my daily prayers as well as your husband, Charles and your darling son, "Billy," Officer William C. Cook. His badge and uniform stood for consideration, fairness and equality for all.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 3, 2017
Never take pleasure in a person's woe, you never know when that gauntlet might fall upon you. Police officers act as our agents of agility, astuteness and public awareness. They risk their entire being for our safety and through their due diligence and stellar dignity does actual sounds of silence come. Dade County was indeed blessed by your fortitude, Officer Cook and for that matter your unwavering character, unselfish integrity and undying intensity. Peace and commitment led the way for ferocity and tenacity to form the bonds and bridges for all mankind. You'll be remembered for wisdom, knowledge and the humble leadership to take control of any circumstance thrust before you, Officer Cook. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Never a procrastinating gentleman, always the pursuer of perseverance and firm resolve, faithful and deliberate.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 3, 2017
All services and protection offered by all public servants must be synchronized. There must be a distinct pattern of honesty, integrity and dignity that follows them on every patrol. You were faithfully steered around Dade County by God's loving embrace, Officer Cook. Your grit, grace and gumption allowed you the opportunity to preserve the peaceful movements of all residents. Cherished and admired, respected for carrying morals and the necessary character that all brave officers must have, you'll be so saluted for courage and decency, being gable to dig in when violence strikes. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The walls of enhancement and endearment are perfectly etched where we may view and pause to reflect upon your humility and humbleness towards humanity. You were a man on a mission of destiny and accomplishment, your fruition will be continued perpetually.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 3, 2017
Responding to all calls with resourcefulness, you were the reason, Officer Cook, that all Dade County and its citizens may now and forever live in high esteem and in humility. Your kept calm and yet did all you could in dignity and in honor to save your colleagues from certain death and as well those civilians from the very same fates. Destiny truly dug in and your missions of endeavor were well founded in faith and hope for more peaceful and tranquil times. Desire, care, class and character were humbly instrumental in the cornerstones of enhancement and justice for all. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The quintessential public servant of professional perseverance and now one of Our Lord's many noble and gallant angelic heroes.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 3, 2017
Robed in glory, police officers are dressed for their roles of protection and perseverance having shiny black shoes, a polished badge and clean and crisply worn uniform that is meant to keep those who bravely serve morally straight and able to tow that trail of tenacity while terror, torment and turmoil try to interfere with their chosen pathways in life. You decided to become a policeman, Officer Cook, a prudent and wise choice from a dignified and honorable man. All the nobility, humility and fruition helped you at least function in a civil and calm manner. Peace and its effort are too important to slip up and bungle any resolve and boldness that needs to come through. Flying colors, Officer Cook, for your treasured and legendary service to Dade County and its folks. Your candor, class and extremely likable character assisted in saving your comrades and those people involved in that tragically awful day on May 16, 1979. No one will forget your kindness, your golden heart of gallantry and the affects it has had on our enhancements over these last thirty-eight years. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Cornerstones of the devoted and pious are forever in our thoughts and souls. Your wonderful soul rests gently in God's calming shelters of serenity where those who served and guided our paths watch over us as we aspire and take in your articles of inspiration. Amazing what a little maturity, intellect, ingenuity and intuition will do for a resourceful gentleman of faith and hope. Optimism for today, right now, tomorrow and the future. You paved those roads of future accomplishments and fruition for others to follow. You place the right person in charge and the outcomes are there for observing. A square peg in a square hole and a round peg in a round hole. Crime under your watch, Officer Cook, was diminished and that was explicit, no questions asked.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 2, 2017
To procure peace and resolve you must have dignity and integrity tucked away in the pangs of honesty. Perseverance must be served by only those brave and reverent officers of enhancement. Dade County cherishes its heroes of character, determination who serve without any reservation or hint of hesitation. You were a mighty man of faithfulness and devotion, Officer Cook, who answered those bells of tenacity and common sense. Your maturity, experience and gallantry was the lessons of courage that have been shared by all those who attempt to stand up to evil. You did this very humbly, Officer Cook. The results were accomplishment and fulfillment of your missions watched over by God. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were the testament of what morals will do for any worthwhile public servant. The salt of the earth and our warrior and savior.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 2, 2017
Memorandums and notes on the blackboard are meant to inspire an officer's safety. Roll call is that quality time and yet the moments before one takes to the streets. Stay focused and be careful, words of wisdom meant to be heeded. Indeed you listened to your superiors, Officer Cook, as you were among their best public servants. Integrity and honor are meant to aspire brave and valiant men and women to live up to their affirmations. Morals and character is what brings people together and stabilizes the peaceful pursuits of their lives and property. If something needed fixing and resolving, there you were, Officer Cook, trustworthy and tactful. You saved and preserved our dignities, this won't ever be forgotten. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 2, 2017
To deliberate takes some effort and the time to properly plan out your decisions where preparation and planning do go hand in hand. If your morals and honesty are squarely placed where they can do the most service all the better. Dade County and its residents deserve the finest quality of service from its brave and dignified servants of character, courage and conviction. You displayed these essential work habits, Officer Cook. It takes a lot of achievement to construct a life and professional career around a demanding position of onus and accountability. You remain a cherished humanely humble gentleman of class and decency that will always be supremely saluted. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Any action including those of a heroic nature call for contemplation and the peace and unity of all mankind was brought about through encouraging personality, Officer Cook. Enhancement will definitely be here forever thanks to your faithfulness and passionate resolve.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 2, 2017
To perceive and to pursue, all this and more is asked of every honorable and courageous public servant. Dade County and its citizens require great diligence and effort from its men and women of humility. You had the desire and drive, Officer Cook, to see things through. Those missions of commitment and character were directed by God's hands of grace and you delivered the peace and safety that was sought by all. If you put a cherished man who was greatly respected and revered by all peers and your family in a position of responsibility, then you got the desired resolve. Intuitions and ingenuity can only meet at the same crossroad when integrity and dignity are there to greet them. Always a hero of high regard and top notch humility to humanity. Your humbleness is forever left with your family members, Officer Cook and it won't be forgotten. They pursue their dreams as vivaciously as you did. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. If you see something not just right then go and try and fix it.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 1, 2017
From days of old there's a story to be told. It's the truth of the matter that means the most. Sometimes it is chilling, but for the most part it's quite revealing. As we look back into the character of an honest gentleman of persuasion and class, the decency and determination to carry on with the everyday rigors of a job, a calling where common sense and reason must prevail. Officer Cook, you were the fitting example of a humane public servant of valor and virtue. One whose character was concealed in humility and the proper integrity to further man's dreams and aspirations. Dade County and its benefactors were the recipients of your kindness, caring and consideration. Their peace, stability and prosperity were the direct results of your unwavering resolve and resourcefulness. In stressful moments it's in the hands of those loyal and humble enough to come up with solutions which in turn can be the resolutions to problems that crop up from time to time. Your life and family can fondly look back on your life and the destinies of your missions that were in God's eyes. His eyes and ears reveal and see everything. They viewed your character, courage and convictions, Officer Cook, all in the name of peace and security where violence and its torment tends to leave stains of violence. You were a gifted and faithful servant who protected and served like no other. Preservation with no consternation. All delivered by a truly blessed and treasured gentleman and a heroic Godsend. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 1, 2017
We spill our hearts out for those humble and humane souls of serenity who sacrificed their lives on our behalf. Devoted and dignified men and women serving and protecting us with every ounce of energy, integrity and morals. Your effort and endeavor, Officer Cook, was just what the people of Dade County needed to further their plans for a better life. Courteous and well mannered carried your life and professional pursuits. The fruits of wisdom and the kindness of knowing what to do. Accomplish and acclaim can only occur when humility toward humanity is front and center. A wonderful man whose character, class and concern are all a part of your endearing heroic legacy. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Sorrow shall one day be replaced and replenished with joy and gladness when we reunite with you. God's celestial heavens are filled with ingenuity and intuition from those angelic heroes of bravery and commitment.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 1, 2017
Dignity deserves respect. Boldness beckons courage. Integrity and honor trust in one another. The systems of checks and balances for all police departments relies on each hand steadying the rudder. If one soldier falls out of line, then it's up to those brave and faithful to bring that servant back to where they truly belong. You either serve and protect properly or choose another endeavor by which to succeed at, You chose police work, Officer Cook, it was what you loved and aspired to become from when you were a young man. Bravery and valor subscribe to the ideals of firmness and fairness for all. Justice cannot be blind nor can it become perverted. It must be the goal by which all determined men and women acquit themselves in an intelligent and articulate fashion. Dade County and its folks were made much more safer and sound by your humble esteem for them, Officer Cook. Let it be told and without any doubts that you were their hero, humane and full of unwavering character and commitment. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 30, 2017
The habits of people and their customs change from minute to minute. Sometimes one must draw a fine line and not cross that line. Those who are humane and decent recognize where they stand. We rise and fall, yet through it all we remain a stable nation. The wars, the violence, the bloodshed and the baseless hatred must soon stop. It must cease if peace and prosperity is to be rightfully obtained by all. You provided us with excellent care and compassion for every person, Officer Cook. Not sure just a thank you would suffice after all you gave the ultimate sacrifice of your character, integrity, leadership and vision on behalf of Dade County and its citizens. The consideration, the cooperation took part in warding off consternation. Your tenacity and ferocity were a powerful duo in this fight over evil and in particular that ugly domestic dispute which took you way too soon from your family, comrades and close friends. You'll never forgotten. Heroes and heroines of valor are those humbly righteous servants of God who know their destinies, their fruition and their missions when Our Creator deems them finished and brings them back to heaven to patrol those golden and sacred streets of eternity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. It's never too late to say a humble prayer for both you and your dad, Charles, may he to rest in peace. Mrs. Cook, you should live and be well. I'll keep praying for your welfare and devoutness and continue to honor the memory of your son, "Billy," Officer William Coleman Cook, Badge#1664. It certainly and surely served with much pride, diligence, vigilance and perseverance. A gentleman of humility who gave humanity all the preservation one could ask of a public servant, professional and personable. Well liked. Respected and treasured among all those who ever wore a police uniform and a badge of boldness.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 30, 2017
I spoke yesterday morning at a Sabbath service I lead in the town of Pembroke Park, Florida in Broward county. I visit and try my best to guide these folks who average ninety years of age. Officer Cook, you carried yourself with professional pride, integrity, honesty and humility in order for your messages of peace and unity through constant determination and the self-motivation needed for this to sink in. I used two words, "Homeland Security," and they were used because where they residents live is in an adult congregate living residence, not a facility, this is akin to a jail. They have freedoms to move about, some may even drive. I was told of a one-hundred and one year old man driving from this same place where I visit to Boca Raton, Florida to work. This is in Palm Beach County. In Dade county where you humbly patrolled you were well admired as a hero and an intelligent man. An officer of first class decency, desire and devotion to faithfully and loyally discharge his duties to serve and protect. I admire men and women who tackle tough and demanding jobs where challenges must be met. There must be efficiency, proficiency and no deficiency. Astuteness and awareness must travel around with each brave soul of character, conviction and commitment to both excellence and pride. You donned your uniform and badge for a reason, Officer Cook. The supreme test for any person's morals and ethics are their work habits and how they measure up during stressful situations. You towed the company line, Officer Cook, obeying and following rules and regulations designed to keep both you and the public safe while on duty. You have been saluted and remembered for humility and the noble actions which you executed on May 16, 1979. Always a true savior and a blessed Godsend. You took care of us very well, Officer Cook, our venues were properly maintained and the enhancement of peace shall be the foundations you masterfully have to set down. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Our homeland was honored and will forever be in debt to your gracious and gallant missions of fruition you performed on behalf of all mankind.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 30, 2017
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